The growing prospect of driverless cars being allowed on UK roads has raised a number of questions over safety and law, and how other drivers interact with them. New consultation on driverless vehicles announced last week gives fleets the opportunity to raise practical safety concerns surrounding the new technology, says FleetCheck, and some of the points … [Read more...]
Drivers unaware of Gov digital licences plan this year
Research from private plate supplier Regtransfers reveals an alarming number of Brits unaware of plans to digitise driving licenses this year At the start of 2025, The British Government announced the launch of a Gov.uk virtual wallet and app for services and documents - including a digital driving licence - due to arrive later this year. However, a recent … [Read more...]
Long trips, best cars suggested
Whether it’s a weekend escape on winding country roads or a cross-country trek, new research from the temporary car insurance experts at Uswitch highlights the top car models built for long-distance journeys. To assess long-haul suitability, the UK’s most popular car models, based on registrations, were scored from one to 100 across three key criteria: … [Read more...]
Council cost cuts deepening potholes
The RAC and the Road Surface Treatments Association have written to the Minister for the Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood calling for the Government to introduce mandatory training for councils who carry out little or no maintenance to prevent potholes forming. At the start of Pothole Prevention Week (8-14 September), the two organisations have joined … [Read more...]
Clean Air Zones & what they mean for you
Electric vehicles will have to pay to enter Greater London for the first time from the end of this year. The air of change over London is slowly but surely sweeping across Britain and motorists need to understand and be ready to pay to drive on our busiest roads over coming years. The capital’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone was the country’s first 24/ 7 Clean … [Read more...]
Electroverse & Visa team up for ev business
Octopus Energy’s electric vehicle charging platform, Electroverse, has teamed up with Visa to launch Electroverse’s ‘Business Payments Card’, making it easier for fleets to pay, track and save on the move. Powered by Visa Fleet 2.0 and available for fleets in the UK for the very first time, Electroverse is the first business to bring this next-generation … [Read more...]
Clean up your part-exchange price
With the new plate coming in next week, used car sellers have been told how to increase their price with a simple interior clean-up. With over four million used cars sold in the UK so far this year, its clear many motorists are looking to get the best possible price for their car. And while sellers often focus on the car’s mechanical condition, mechanics … [Read more...]
Rail to Trail is on track for tourists
Rail to trail is the idea behind a tourism initiative by Transport for Wales. Transport for Wales (TfW) has been running it’s ‘Rail to Trail’ campaign since 2022 originally to promote the 10th anniversary of the Wales Coastal Path. The campaign highlights how different parts of the Coastal path can be easily accessed from various railway stations on the … [Read more...]
Buyers opting to extend warranties
More than one in three (35%) people buying a car from the RAC Dealer Network are opting to extend the standard warranty, new data from JudgeService shows. The results, compiled from more than 17,000 customer surveys completed across the 1,400 dealers who are part of the network, also shows that 57% say that the presence of the RAC brand had a positive … [Read more...]
Summer road trip dangers’ warning
Summer road trips should be about freedom and fun, not costly fines and penalty points. Yet as temperatures soar and Britain's roads fill with holiday-bound drivers, thousands are unknowingly breaking little-known traffic laws that could cost them dearly. Something as innocent as your dog enjoying the breeze through an open window could result in a … [Read more...]
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